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LAST IN LINE: Tribute Two Videos To The Memory Of Bassist JIMMY BAIN, Message From Vinny Appice Posted

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 2, 2016
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R.I.P. Jimmy Bain! \m/

R.I.P. Jimmy Bain! \m/

LAST IN LINE has released two videos, a lyric video for “Blame It On Me” and a music video for “Starmaker” in tribute to the memory of bassist Jimmy Bain, who passed away at the age of 68 this weekend. Both videos were scheduled for release prior to Bain’s passing and his excitement for the world to experience these new songs has caused the band to decide to move ahead with their release.

The lyric video for “Blame It On Me” can be seen here:

Loudwire.com also premiered the lyric video for the song as word of Jimmy’s passing circulated. The video for “Starmaker” can be seen here:

Yesterday, 1st of February, Vinny Appice posted on the band’s Official Facebook Page:

Jimmy Bain – friend, brother and band mate passed away on Saturday January 23, 2016.

The Medical Examiner report states the official cause of death was lung cancer.

Jimmy didn’t know he had lung cancer, but he did know he had pneumonia and was receiving treatment for it.
This didn’t stop him or slow him down, we had four rehearsals 4 hours a day, then a flight to Miami for The Def Leppard Rock Cruise. A pre-sail gig and sound check was scheduled for the following day. At the gig Jimmy played great and even sang that night while holding a heavy bass guitar on his back, never complaining or asking for help.

Next day we preceded to board the cruise ship for a 5 day voyage of which we were scheduled to play Sunday the 4th day. That gig never happened as Jimmy passed away in his cabin the night before, we were devastated.

Jimmy was a trooper, he gave his all to the band he loved, the music he loved and the fans.He didn’t want to let anyone down. I don’t know anyone that would have attempted this schedule while being this sick and not feeling well, a trooper.

He was so happy and proud of the new album we recorded, it so unfortunate and sad he didn’t live to see it released. We were all looking forward to being on the road and playing together again, there was such a magic between us.

Our prayers go out to his family and so many friends and fans who will miss the amazing person that was Jimmy Bain.

Vinny

“Blame It On Me” and “Starmaker” come from the debut album Heavy Crown. The record is slated for release worldwide on February 19th via Frontiers Music SRL. The band released an official video last November for the song “Devil In Me” that has been viewed over 223,000 times since. The video for that song can be seen here:

The track listing for Heavy Crown is:
1.    Devil In Me
2.    Martyr
3.    Starmaker
4.    Burn This House Down
5.    I Am Revolution
6.    Blame It On Me
7.    In Flames (Bonus Track)*
8.    Already Dead
9.    Curse The Day
10.    Orange Glow
11.    Heavy Crown
12.    The Sickness

*Available on Deluxe Edition only ,which also includes a bonus DVD with “Devil In Me”, “Starmaker” song videos and an in depth “making of” documentary

Last In Line formed in 2012 when original Dio band members reunited to pay tribute to the memory of Ronnie James Dio who passed away in 2010. The band took their name from the legendary Dio album that guitarist Vivian Campbell, bassist Jimmy Bain and drummer Vinny Appice all performed on. While playing that original material, they started to write and create new songs that would later beoce the debut Heavy Crown. They tapped newcomer Andrew Freeman to handle the vocal duties and the nucleus for Last In Line was created.

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL: Releases Statement On Death Of JIMMY BAIN

Posted by aliblackdiamond on January 24, 2016
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DEF LEPPARD and LAST IN LINE guitarist, Vivian Campbell, has released a statement via his official Facebook page with his reaction to the death of his band mate Jimmy Bain. Read the full statement below:

“It’s with the heaviest of hearts that I must confirm the news of the passing of our dear friend and Last In Line band-mate, Jimmy Bain. It was Jimmy who gave me my first big break in the music industry and for that I am forever indebted.

Jimmy’s struggles with his demons were well documented through the years, but over the last 18 months he had finally won that battle and he was bright and lucid and motivated throughout the writing and recording of the new record. He leaves behind him a rich legacy of work from Rainbow, through Wild Horses, Dio, and finally, Last In Line. Jimmy was immensely proud of our new album and his input to it was immeasurable.

He was a very kind and gentle and generous soul and our lives were greatly enriched for having known him. We will continue to celebrate his life through his music.

On behalf of Vinny and Andrew, our thoughts and condolences are with his family at this most difficult of times.

Rest in peace, dear friend.”

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Former RAINBOW And DIO Bassist JIMMY BAIN Passes Away

Posted by aliblackdiamond on January 24, 2016
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Reports have been circulating that former RAINBOW/DIO bassist Jimmy Bain – most recently with LAST IN LINE – has passed away at the age of 68, posted bravewords.com. A brief Facebook post from drummer Simon Wright (Dio) seems to confirm these reports. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.

Last In Line, featuring three original members of Dio including Bain, Def Leppard’s Vivian Campbell (guitar) and Vinny Appice (drums) posted new rehearsal footage only a few days ago as the band prepared for the upcoming Hysteria On The High Seas cruise. Check out the footage below:

Check out some classic footage from 1986 with DIO:

R.I.P. Jimmy

Jimmy Bain

VINNY APPICE Discusses LAST IN LINE Project

Posted by aliblackdiamond on February 5, 2013
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Source: Blabbermouth.net

Former DIO and current DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell revealed in April 2012 that he is planning to join forces with three other original DIO members to play “some gigs” that will see the musicians performing material from the early DIO records that Campbell appeared on. Dubbed LAST IN LINE, Campbell, Vinny Appice (drums), Jimmy Bain (bass) and Claude Schnell (keyboards) will be accompanied by singer Andrew Freeman, who has previously fronted HURRICANE and LYNCH MOB.

Speaking to Artisan News on the “red carpet” of the Los Angeles premiere of “Sound City”, the new feature-length documentary directed and produced by FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl, Appice stated about how the idea for LAST IN LINE came about: “We just jammed one night. Viv [Campbell] called up and said, ‘You wanna jam?’ He was playing with STEEL PANTHER and they played ‘Rainbow In The Dark’ and he had such a good time playing it that he went, ‘You know what?! This is cool.’ He called me up [and said], ‘Yeah, let’s jam.’ So we all got together and we played. And we hadn’t played those songs in thirty-something years, and it was tight. So he said, ‘You wanna do some dates?’ I said, ‘Let’s schedule it and it’ll be fun.'”

On the topic of what Freeman adds to the LAST IN LINE project, Vinny said: “I’d played with [Andy] before. He’s a really good singer. Real passionate. We’re not trying to have somebody look like Ron [Ronnie James Dio] or sing exactly like him — just somebody that will sing it with passion like Ronnie did, with his heart.”

LAST IN LINE will embark on a European tour this summer, to be preceded by regional U.S. warm-up shows.

Campbell and Ronnie James Dio worked together on the first three DIO albums 1983’s “Holy Diver”, 1984’s “The Last in Line” and 1985’s “Sacred Heart” — before Irishman Campbell left to join WHITESNAKE in 1987.

Former RAINBOW/DIO Bassist Arrested For DUI And Prescription Medication

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 29, 2012
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According to TMZ.com, former DIO/RAINBOW bassist Jimmy Bain (full name: James Stewart Bain) was arrested last night for DUI and illegally possessing prescription medication.

Bain, 64, got into a minor accident in his ’95 Toyota Camry around 9:30 p.m. and failed a field sobriety test administered by responding police officers. The cops also found Vicodin pills that were not prescribed to Bain.

Bain was arrested and booked for misdemeanor DUI and felony possession of prescription medication.

Bain, who also had an outstanding drug warrant, was released on $60,000 bail.

Bain was previously arrested in Hollywood, California on December 16, 2005 — just three days shy of his 58th birthday — on charges of driving while under the influence.

In an interview with The Cutting Edge web magazine believed to have been conducted sometime in 2003, Bain spoke openly about his battle with drug and alcohol abuse and his efforts to get cleaned up. An excerpt from the chat follows below.

The Cutting Edge: Not everyone knows you’ve had quite a battle with drug and alcohol abuse yourself. How has your life change since you’ve cleaned up?

Bain: “The most important thing is that I’ve got my family back. My mother and father both passed away in the last three years but they were able to see me clean. I have a wonderful woman in my life and my beautiful daughter. I was happy that they were able to see that I could do it. I’ve come to appreciate life more on a day-to-day basis. Every day that I have, as long as I stay clean, is positive for me. I’m very active now in helping others. I visit hospitals and jails and I do panel discussions to help others recover. Not as a member of DIO, but as a guy whose been through it and can shed some light on the recovery. You do it because you want to help people who are in the same position you were at some point.”

The Cutting Edge: What was it for you that turned you around?

Bain: “A judge. He saved my life. When you’re taking drugs, you are spiritually bankrupt. You’re like the walking dead. You’re not committed to anything accept getting high. Since I got clean, I feel I’m a better writer and player now. I can focus. I’ve recorded over 60 albums and only made two clean. The last two.”

Former DIO Members Featured On LEATHER LEONE’s SLEDGE LEATHER Debut

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 18, 2012
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Former DIO members Scott Warren (keyboards) and Jimmy Bain (bass; also ex-RAINBOW) make guest appearances on “Imagine Me Alive”, the debut album from SLEDGE LEATHER, the new band featuring former CHASTAIN singer Leather Leone. The CD is available by sending $10 via PayPal to tempadime@yahoo.com.

“Imagine Me Alive” recording lineup:

* Leather Leone (CHASTAIN, MALIBU BARBI, RUDE GIRL) – Vocals
* Sandy Sledge (RUDE GIRL, WARBRIDE, MALIBU BARBI, WEAPONSVAN) – Drums
* Scott Warren (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL) – Keyboards
* Jimmy Bain (DIO, RAINBOW) – Bass
* Matthias Weisheit – Guitar

A brand new audio interview with Leather in which she talks about the making of “Imagine Me Alive” has been been posted at RockOverAmerica.com:

* Interview Part 1
* Interview Part 2

A five-minute preview of the forthcoming concert DVD from SLEDGE LEATHER , can be seen below. The footage was filmed at last year’s edition of the Keep It True XIV festival, which was held April 29-30, 2011 at Tauberfrankenhalle in Lauda-Königshofen, Germany. Performing alongside Leather at the show were MALIBU BARBI drummer Sandy Sledge, bassist Betsey Stephens and guitarist Brett Baugh (who has since left the group). The setlist contained a lot of CHASTAIN classics, songs from Leather‘s solo album and brand new songs.

A review of the forthcoming DVD can be found on the RockOverAmerica.com web site. Source: Blabbermouth.net